Mission Statement
NCCADV leads the state’s movement to end domestic violence and to enhance work with survivors through collaborations, innovative trainings, prevention, technical assistance, state policy development and legal advocacy.
Vision
To empower all North Carolina communities to build a society that prevents and eliminates domestic violence.
Values
We believe that domestic violence is a pattern of domination in which perpetrators intentionally choose to cause fear, injury, and/or pain in order to gain and maintain power and control over their partners. In addition to physical violence, abuse can be sexual, emotional, economic, and can include stalking. We know that most domestic violence is committed by men, and is one form of violence against women. We believe that domestic violence is absolutely unacceptable and that perpetrators should be held accountable.
We believe that patriarchy, gender inequality, and all oppressions play a central role at the individual, institutional, and cultural levels in creating and maintaining an environment which accepts domestic violence. We believe it is vital to understand and advocate for the elimination of all forms of oppression, including, but not limited to: sexism, racism, and homophobia. We believe it is critical to serve all domestic violence survivors, regardless of race, age, class and ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental and physical abilities, religious and spiritual beliefs, and immigration status. We know oppression comes in all forms and leads to secondary issues for survivors; we will strive to serve all survivors of domestic violence and their respective needs.
We believe that through the power of our shared experiences and collective voice, we can work together to create individual, institutional, and cultural change. We will work intentionally and actively to create safe spaces for survivors of domestic violence. We believe the voice and experience of survivors must be the foundation of our work, and that the domestic violence movement can change society.
History
In 1978, local organizers established the first two shelters in NC for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Those shelters were the Shelter Home of Caldwell County and Clara’s House in Winston-Salem. For several years, they were the only DV shelters on the East Coast between Baltimore and Atlanta.
By 1981, there were 21 known domestic violence programs and 9 independent shelters in NC. Advocates across the state began to organize and connect over their common struggles and successes.
In January 1981, North Carolina Association for Domestic Violence Programs (NCADVP) became the state’s first statewide domestic violence advocacy organization. They held their First Annual Domestic Violence Training Conference at Appalachian State University on July 16-17, 1981. Sixty advocates were in attendance.
By 1983, the number of known domestic violence programs had grown to 53. At least 20 shelters were in operation.
In October 1984, NCADVP held a statewide membership meeting in Charlotte. Advocates agreed that to this point, NCADVP’s primary role was to provide a support network for its members. After much discussion, the membership voted for NCADVP to reorganize as the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV). NCCADV is often referred to as “the Coalition.”
For the past 40 years, we have been leading the movement in NC to enhance work with survivors and end domestic violence.
We believe that domestic violence is a pattern of domination in which perpetrators intentionally choose to cause fear, injury, and/or pain in order to gain and maintain power and control over their partners. In addition to physical violence, abuse can be sexual, emotional, economic, and can include stalking. We know that most domestic violence is committed by men, and is one form of violence against women. We believe that domestic violence is absolutely unacceptable and that perpetrators should be held accountable.
We believe that patriarchy, gender inequality, and all oppressions play a central role at the individual, institutional, and cultural levels in creating and maintaining an environment which accepts domestic violence. We believe it is vital to understand and advocate for the elimination of all forms of oppression, including, but not limited to: sexism, racism, and homophobia. We believe it is critical to serve all domestic violence survivors, regardless of race, age, class and ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental and physical abilities, religious and spiritual beliefs, and immigration status. We know oppression comes in all forms and leads to secondary issues for survivors; we will strive to serve all survivors of domestic violence and their respective needs.
We believe that through the power of our shared experiences and collective voice, we can work together to create individual, institutional, and cultural change. We will work intentionally and actively to create safe spaces for survivors of domestic violence. We believe the voice and experience of survivors must be the foundation of our work, and that the domestic violence movement can change society.
In 1978, local organizers established the first two shelters in NC for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Those shelters were the Shelter Home of Caldwell County and Clara’s House in Winston-Salem. For several years, they were the only DV shelters on the East Coast between Baltimore and Atlanta.
By 1981, there were 21 known domestic violence programs and 9 independent shelters in NC. Advocates across the state began to organize and connect over their common struggles and successes.
In January 1981, North Carolina Association for Domestic Violence Programs (NCADVP) became the state’s first statewide domestic violence advocacy organization. They held their First Annual Domestic Violence Training Conference at Appalachian State University on July 16-17, 1981. Sixty advocates were in attendance.
By 1983, the number of known domestic violence programs had grown to 53. At least 20 shelters were in operation.
In October 1984, NCADVP held a statewide membership meeting in Charlotte. Advocates agreed that to this point, NCADVP’s primary role was to provide a support network for its members. After much discussion, the membership voted for NCADVP to reorganize as the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV). NCCADV is often referred to as “the Coalition.”
For the past 40 years, we have been leading the movement in NC to enhance work with survivors and end domestic violence.
